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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,114.38 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,114.38 and 453.48 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,114.38 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,114.38 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,114.38 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 505,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,349.04/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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